Scarlet Globemallow
Sphaeralcea coccinea
Scarlet Globemallow
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Long-lived and highly drought tolerant thanks to a deep tap root that can be up to 3 feet deep. Can eventually form colonies that are great for erosion control or naturalization. Numerous bright orange to scarlet red blooms attract bees, butterflies, hummingbirds from late spring into early fall. Will not tolerate overly wet soils or shade.
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Plant facts
Good to know
- Waterwise — suited to low-water landscapes once established.
- A good park-strip plant (Flip the Strip collection).
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
- Tolerates rock mulch.
- Part of our native plants collection, a specialty of ours.
Quick answers
How big does Scarlet Globemallow get?
About 18-24" tall and 24" wide at maturity.
How much sun does Scarlet Globemallow need?
Full Sun (6+ hours).
How much water does Scarlet Globemallow need?
Low water use — it is one of our waterwise plants.
Will Scarlet Globemallow grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 6, so it suits sites in zone 6 or warmer. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Where can I buy Scarlet Globemallow in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah carries it, but it is not available right now. You can join the waitlist to hear when it's back.
Can landscape contractors buy Scarlet Globemallow wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.
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